And now, lifestyle tips from a very different kind of life coach: The Pope. In an interview with the Argentine weekly "Viva," Pope Francis spilled the secrets to living a happy life. The bonus? You don't have to be a Christian to jump all over these lessons.

Live and let livePope Francis says everyone should follow this rule and be tolerant of others and their choices.

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Live and let livePope Francis says everyone should follow this rule...

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Be giving of yourself to othersPeople should be open and generous toward others. If you don't, you could become a selfish narcissist.

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Be giving of yourself to others
People should be open and generous...

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Proceed calmly in lifeIn comparison to a tranquil river, Pope Francis believes people should move with kindness and humility.

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Proceed calmly in lifeIn comparison to a tranquil river, Pope...

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A healthy sense of leisurePope Francis says the pleasures of things like art, literature and playing with children have been lost to a culture of consumerism.

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A healthy sense of leisurePope Francis says the pleasures of things...

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Sundays should be holidaysPope Francis says Sunday is for family time.

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Sundays should be holidaysPope Francis says Sunday is for family time.

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Find innovative ways to create dignified jobs for young peopleDrugs and suicide are very real fears for young people who have no opportunities, Pope Francis says.

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Find innovative ways to create dignified jobs for young peopleDrugs...

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Respect and take care of naturePope Francis says environmental degradation is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity. He asks if we aren't committing suicide by simply not caring about our planet.

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Respect and take care of naturePope Francis says environmental...

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Stop being negativeNot only does talking badly about others show your own failings, it also takes other people down with you, Pope Francis says.